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Caterpillar C3.3 vs Lister Petter SA441G1

The Caterpillar C3.3 and Lister Petter SA441G1 are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 66 kVA. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationCaterpillar C3.3Lister Petter SA441G1
Headline rating65 kVA66 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)52 kWe53 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)48 kWe48 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)60 kWe66 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)55 kWe60 kWe
Displacement3.3 L
ConfigurationL4
Cylinders4
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsUnregulatedEuro Stage II
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom

Choosing between Caterpillar C3.3 and Lister Petter SA441G1

Use this comparison as an engineering shortlist, then confirm the complete generator package against load profile, voltage, 50/60 Hz frequency, duty class, emissions rules, cooling margin, altitude, ambient temperature, enclosure design, controller features, and alternator sizing. The Lister Petter SA441G1 has the higher headline kVA rating in this pair, but site conditions and duty cycle can still change the final recommendation.